Ivy Acres Lodge & RV Park

Ivy Acres is an age 45+ campground, which we were unaware of until we picked up the park's check-in packet (COVID, so no in-person check-in), but this wasn't an issue for us during our stay (we're in our 30s - but no kids).

Price reflects weekly rate discount.

While our initial impression upon rolling in was 'welp, here goes another sardined RV park on a hill', we were pleasantly surprised after passing by the first section that seems to house seasonal residents. Transient rigs are placed in ~6 pull-throughs beyond the office backed by a large, sloping field. It was quite beautiful, although the hook-ups (30/50, water, sewer) at the sites point you away from the view of the field if you are a Class A.

Our site, 301, was very unlevel gravel/dirt - but we were able to make it work. You are provided decent enough space between your neighbor - ~30 feet, and a picnic table. There are communal fire pits that are supplied with wood.

There is a ~mile long trail, some of it strung with lights, at the back of the park featuring a music stage/community gathering/party area, and a few cute seating areas (one even has a firepit!) overlooking the river that backs the park. There is a cow pasture neighboring the property.

The noise here was... interesting. Highway noise was apparent and picked up in the mornings. There is also the frequent mooing of cows (why are these cows so loud? I've never heard so much mooing from cows!) and a donkey that liked to make his presence known a few times a day.

We enjoyed this park, but definitely noted that it needs some work on the driveway in/out - which is very potholed. For us, the runnability of this park was another big negative. While the mile-ish long trail is cute, there were no other running options as the main road to the park has zero shoulder (not the park's fault of course). The potholing, general traffic noise, unlevel site quality, and lack of runnability brought us to our 4-star rating here (we might even venture to 3.5 stars) - but we can see why for some it is a 5-star park.

Stayed just one night. Easy access with large pull through. Surrounded by large fields with rows of trees. Nice pond with turtles and walking trail. Saw deer. Quiet and peaceful. Multiple spots with monthly rentals but all well maintained and newer. Did not see and bath houses but we don’t need. No real amenities except beautiful
Nature. Free WiFi without password.